Syosset Advance (4/5/19)

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Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino (front row, right) recently joined with colleagues on the Town Board in congratulating Syosset High School Senior Thomas Lam (front row, second from right) and Jericho High School Senior Madhav Subramanian (front row, third from right) on being named 2019 Regeneron Science Talent Search Finalists. This competition is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious pre-college science competition and out of 1,964 entries nationwide, Thomas and Madhav were two of 40 students to be named as finalists.

“Temple Chaverim is very excited to announce the appointment of Rabbi Elizabeth Zeller, as of July 1, 2019, as our new senior Rabbi. The experience, energy and passion she brings will be transformative for our congregation. My fellow board members, clergy, and I know the future of Temple Chaverim is bright and we welcome Rabbi Zeller with open arms.” Russell Willens, President of Temple Chaverim announced at the Congregational meeting in February, 2019.

Rabbi Zeller responded that “I am thrilled and honored to be joining Temple Chaverim as their next Senior Rabbi. I am excited to begin our work together

Town plans harbor, beach cleanup

The Town of Oyster Bay invites residents to participate in the annual Oyster Bay Harbor & Beach Cleanup, scheduled for Saturday, April 13th. The event is co-sponsored by the joined forces of the Town of Oyster Bay, the North Oyster Bay Baymen’s Association (NOBBA) and Friends of the Bay.  This environmental cleanup initiative is scheduled to begin 8:00 am.

“This great event features Town employees and volunteers rolling up their sleeves and working side by side to clean up the beaches and shoreline areas along Oyster Bay Harbor,” Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino said. “With Earth Day right around the corner, this important environmental initiative is the perfect way to pitch in and help make a difference!”

Volunteers are invited to participate in the cleanup, which will run from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The central meeting place will be Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park launching ramps and waterfront gazebo off of Larrabee Avenue, Oyster Bay. Additional locations for the cleanup include Theodore Roosevelt Beach in Oyster Bay, Stehli Beach in Bayville and Centre Island Beach in Bayville. Typically, in years past, harbor and beach clean-up events have resulted in about forty thousand pounds of debris collected by volunteers.

Individuals and groups who are interested can get further information by calling the Town’s Department of Environmental Resources at (516) 677-5943 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.

Temple Chaverim appoints new senior rabbi

towards refreshing our engagement, our outreach and continuing to build a Kehila Kedosha - a sacred community of Jews and of friends. Together we will create engaging programs for our children and explore meaningful Judaism for all of us”

Rabbi Elizabeth Zeller, originally from West Lafayette, Indiana is a graduate of Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) in Cincinnati where she was ordained in 2009. She also holds a Masters in Hebrew Letters from HUC and a B.A. in Jewish studies and political science from Indiana University. Most recently, Rabbi Zeller has been the national Director of Learning

and Innovation for NFTY, the Reform Youth Movement where she worked with teens and staff from across the country to develop and implement programs to increase involvement by teens. Her prior congregational experience includes Temple Beth El (Tacoma, WA) and as the Associate Rabbi Educator at The Reform Temple of Forest Hills (Queens, NY) where she developed and expanded youth programs, young family engagement, and outreach.

For further information, please call Eileen Schneyman 516-367-6100 or email eileen@templechaverim.org.

Rabbi Elizabeth Zeller

Town yard waste collection to resume

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Anthony Macagnone announced that yard waste collection will resume for homeowners who receive Town recycling collection beginning the week of April 8.

“With the spring season upon us, many residents are cleaning up their properties from leaves and other debris left behind by winter,” said Supervisor Saladino said. “Yard waste collection, which includes lawn clippings, will get underway the first week in April.”

Residents should place yard waste curbside on their same day as their

recycling items.  Yard waste is collected by Town sanitation crews and taken to compost facilities.  Waste includes grass clippings, weeds, leaves, tree trimmings, hedge and shrub clippings and other garden/yard waste.  Materials should be placed in bags at the curb, and should weigh no more than 50 pounds.  No household garbage, refuse or animal waste should be disposed with yard waste.

For more information on the Town’s recycling program, or other sanitation services, visit www.OysterBayTown. com/recycling or call (516) 677-5745.

Syosset HS student named poetry champion

NYS Poetry Out Loud Champion Chika Brown (right) with advisor/Syosset High School English teacher Lydia Esslinger. Photo courtesy of the Syosset School District

Syosset High School junior Chika Brown has been named the New York State Champion of Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest and will be the state's representative at the national championship in Washington, DC in late April.

After winning the Nassau County regional competition, Chika advanced to the State finals, where she competed against the 21 other New York regional finalists, including one of her schoolmates, Andrew Heller, who won in the Suffolk regional and advanced to the top 8 in the state. Syosset High School English teacher

Lydia Esslinger coached both students.

Poetry Out Loud is a poetry recitation contest sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation. Chika won $500 for her state win, which is accompanied by a cash prize to Syosset High School. At the national championship, finalists can win anywhere from $1,000 to $20,000 for the first place winner. Chika hopes to follow in the New York State champion footsteps of 2018 Syosset High graduate Iree Mann, who won $5000 for finishing 3rd in the nation.

Syosset HS team wins 2nd place in entrepreneurial challenge

As Syosset High School’s entrant into this year’s Comptroller’s Challenge, Tota Vita won second place in the social entrepreneurship category on Friday, March 29 at SUNY Old Westbury. The team of high school students presented to a “Shark Tank” style panel of judges with experience in

and business. The team is pictured with Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman.

Photo credit: SUNY Old Westbury student Isis Ifill

Second half school taxes due

Town residents are reminded that the Second Half of the 2018-2019 School Tax Levy is due on April 1, but can be paid without penalty through May 10.  Please be certain to sign your check, payable to James J. Stefanich, receiver of taxes.  Indicate your property’s S.D. Code, Section, Block, Lot and telephone number on the check.

“By law, a taxpayer has a 40-day penalty free period from the date the tax is due during which payment may be made without penalty,” Mr. Stefanich explained.  “After the 40 days, a one percent penalty is added for each month the tax remains unpaid, retroactive to April 1.”

Residents can pay in person, by either cash or check, at the Tax Office, Oyster Bay Town Hall West, 74 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, or by check only at our office in Town Hall South (rear entrance), located at 977 Hicksville Road in Massapequa.  When paying the tax bill in person, taxpayers are reminded to bring the entire tax bill with their payments.

Homeowners, who prefer to mail in their payments, should send them to the Office of the Receiver of Taxes, 74 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, N.Y. 117711539.  Payments being made by mail should include the second half stub.  Residents should NOT write on, fold, staple or otherwise deface the tax stub as it can cause the computer system to reject the payment.

Residents now have free access to tax bills online with the ability to pay taxes through ACH check payment or credit card.  These services are available through a link on our Town website, www.oysterbaytown.com. Residents should be aware there is a service fee if they chose to pay taxes online (Town of Oyster Bay receives no portion of fee).

“When calling the Tax Office for information on property taxes, residents are requested to have the school district, section, block and lot numbers of the property in question available.  This information is listed on the tax bill and on the property deed,” added Receiver Stefanich.

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This Week at the Syosset P ublic Library

Thursday, April 4 at 2:00PM

A Unique Look at the History of New York City

Presenter: Professors Howard Ehrlich and Harvey Sackowitz, St. John’s University

Enjoy a unique look at the history of the City of New York by examining 25 special objects that can only be found in this great metropolis. This event is free.

Friday, April 5 at 10:30AM

Troubleshooting Medicare

Presenter: The speaker is a representative from Seniors Out Speaking.

This lecture will discuss choosing providers, minimizing out-of-pocket costs, coverage rules and excluded services, the appeals process (for Parts A, B, & D of Original Medicare as well as Advantage Plans) and who to contact for help. This event is free.

Friday, April 5

from 10:30AM to 12:00PM (note new time)

Let's Chat

Presenter: Beth Matlin, MSW

Meet with other seniors to discuss the common challenges and issues we encounter growing older in today’s society. This event is free.

Friday, April 5 at 2:00PM

I Hate Classical Music: The Orchestra and the Diva Presenter: Tanisha Mitchell, opera singer & librarian at the Metropolitan Opera and Freeport Libraries

When we think of an opera diva, we cannot ignore her exciting voice that she shows off with the orchestra. This lecture explores divas like Maria Callas, Joan Sutherland and Leontyne Price. The audience will conduct to an animated orchestra that accompanies these great singers as well as Tanisha’s rendition of an exciting aria. This event is free.

Thursday, April 11 at 2:00PM

Your Family History Genealogy

Presenter: Reference Librarians

Are you an amateur genealogist? Do you aspire to be one? Maybe you would simply like to learn more about your roots? If so, then this class is for you. We’ll review the materials available at the library for both beginners and experienced amateurs, examine several databases and websites that can take your genealogical research to the next level, and review invaluable print materials too. Includes live demonstrations of databases and other online resources. Refreshments served. This event is free.

Friday, April 12 at 10:30AM

Home Improvement Assistance

Program for Senior Citizens and Physically Challenged

Presenter: The speaker is a representative from The Town of Oyster Bay’s Department of Intergovernmental Affairs

The lecture will provide information to residents of TOBAY who are senior citizens or physically challenged to make essential home improvements by providing interest free loans for necessary home repairs. This event is free.

Friday, April 12 at 2:00PM

Annuals & Perennials for the Spring & Summer Garden

Presenter: Paul Levine, horticulturalist

Discover what plants are the best to beautify your spring and summer garden. You will learn the best locations to plant, watering techniques, the best soil, and how to get rid of pesky insects. Some plants will be raffled off at the end of the program. This event is free.

Programs will take place at the Syosset Public Library.   225 South Oyster Bay Rd. Syosset. For more information, go to www.syossetlibrary.org

This Week at the Jericho Public Library

Friday, April 5th at 2:00PM

Movie: Vice

The story of Dick Cheny, an unassuming bureaucratic Washington insider who quietly wielded immense power as vice president to George W. Bush, reshaping the country and the globe in ways that we still feel today. Starring Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Amy Adams, Sam Rockwell. Biography/Comedy/Drama.Rated R. 2 hours, 12 minutes.

Sunday, April 7th at 2:00PM

I Hear America Singing, I See America Dancing presented by Dance Visions, NY

On the 200th birthday of poet Walt Whitman and the 141st birthday of Isadora Duncan, we celebrate the legacy of these two pivotal artists. Isadora Duncan was greatly influenced by Whitman, calling him her spiritual teacher. We will pay tribute to these two kindred spirits through word, dance and music. Renowned actress and activist Shirley Romaine will deliver poems by Whitman, which will be illustrated by authentic Duncan dances.

Dance Visions, NY, under the direction of Beth Jucovy. Duncan dance pianist Mark Fiedler will play many of these works live, to the music of Chopin, Brahms, Gluck and more.

Tickets are required and can be picked up the Circulation Desk. Two tickets per person. Non ticket holders will be seated as availability allows.

Monday, April 8th at 7:00PM

Board of Trustees Meeting

The public is invited to attend

Tuesday, April 9th at 2:00PM

Downsizing: When is it the Right Time to Move?

with Constance Mollick, licensed associate real estate broker and senior real estate specialist at Douglas Elliman

Your kids are grown, the house is larger than you need and you are faced with the decision of whether or not to downsize. Come to this seminar to learn some tips to help you navigate through this process.

Wednesday, April 10th at 2:00PM

A Dramatic Reading of “The Female Persuasion” with Diana Heinlein & David Houston

Be sure to see this staged reading from the Long Island Reads selection by Meg Wolitzer.

Wednesday, April 10th at 7:00PM

Introductory Restyling Furniture Workshop with Carolyn De Castri, designer & craftswoman

Materials Fee: $10.00 per person (Nonrefundable)

Space is limited. Registration is required. Please sign up at the Circulation Desk or online at www.jericholibrary.org.

Do you love the look of painted furniture but aren’t sure where to begin?  Join Carolyn DeCastri for this fun furniture painting workshop. In this hands-on class, you will learn how to properly prepare, paint and wax wood sample pieces using high quality chalk paint and wax. You will go home with the basic skills and the confidence to tackle that special piece you wanted to restyle.

Thursday, April 11th at 1:30PM

The Passionate Reader

An Afternoon Book Group with Mary Hirdt “Language Arts” by Stephanie Kallos

Charles Morrow, a high school English teacher who finds it difficult to connect with his autistic son, his college bound daughter and his ex-wife, begins to rise out of the rut his life has fallen into with the help of an art student and an Italianspeaking nun.

Summer Reading set to blast off at JPL

Get ready to blast off on June 24th with the 2019 Summer Reading Program “A Universe of Stories.” Thank you to Amanda Johnson of Balloons by Amanda for her donation, adorning our Children’s Room with the spaceman and his friend, the alien in his rocket ship.

April Readers’ Services Events at Syosset Library

Tuesday, April 23 at 1:30PM Afternoon Book Discussion

Led by Evelyn Hershkowitz, Readers' Services Librarian.

“An American Marriage” by Tayari Jones Free. No registration required.

Tuesday, April 9 at 7:30PM Evening Book Discussion

Led by Jackie Ranaldo, Head of Readers' Services.

“The Sun Does Shine” by Anthony Ray Hinton Free. No registration required.

Monday, April 8 at 7:30PM 20 & 30-Something Book Discussion

Led by Stacey Mencher and Jessikah Chautin, Librarians.

Armada (2015) by Ernest Cline

Meet at Panera Bread, 407 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset. Copies of the book will be available at the Readers' Services Desk beginning March 11. Free. No registration required

Events are held at the Syosset Public Library, 225 South Oyster Bay Rd., Syosset. For more information: 516-921-7161 ext 239 or Email: Readersservices@ syossetlibrary.org

*All events are wheelchair accessible

Six SHS students qualify for Invitational Mathematics exam

Syosset named a Best Community for music for the 18th time

AIME Qualifiers (pictured left to right): Vivian Duan, David Wang, Alex He, Eric Huang, Zhebin Zhao and Kevin Li with Math Coordinator Dr. Genova. Not pictured: Thomas Lam. Photo courtesy of the Syosset School District

Syosset High School recently had six students qualify for the American Invitational Mathematics Exam (AIME). This invitation signifies a recent score in the top 5% of all students tested on the American Math Contest 12 or top 2.5% on the American Math Contest 10.  The students who qualified were Alex He, Eric Huang, Thomas

Lam, Kevin Li, David Wang and Zhebin Zhao.

The AIME is a 15-question, 3-hour examination in which each answer is an integer number from 0 to 999.  Students who score exceptionally well will advance to the USA Mathematical Olympiad.

Narcan training,

"Shed the Meds" at Syosset Library

Equip yourself with the knowledge that may one day empower you to save a person’s life. Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker (D - Plainview), in partnership with the Nassau County Department of Human Services, is scheduled to host a Narcan training at the Syosset Public Library on Wednesday, April 24 from 7–9 pm. In addition to learning how to spot the signs of an opiate overdose and how to reverse it, participants will also be shown how to administer intranasal Naloxone and learn about new approaches to treating addiction.

Trainees will also receive a rescue kit containing the overdose antidote. Preregistration is required. Reserve your spot online at www.nassaucountyny. gov/overdosetraining.

Residents are also invited to securely dispose of unwanted and/or expired medication - a simple and important way of keeping prescription drugs from reaching an addicted person - at a Nassau County Police Department “Shed the Meds” event. Contact Legislator Drucker’s office at 516-571-6216 or ADrucker@nassaucountyny.gov with any questions.

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Syosset School District has been designated as one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for the 18th time! Now in its 20th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. Only 623 schools districts received this national recognition this year.

"Our music students and our program have earned many awards of distinction. What I most appreciate about this designation is that it recognizes the reason that we are so successful. That reason is an extremely high level of community support for music education" said Syosset Coordinator of Fine and Performing Arts Michael Salzman. "Syosset is a community that would accept nothing less than the highest quality music education, and this award recognizes that music is a high priority in the Syosset Schools."

Research into music education continues to demonstrate educational/cognitive and social skill benefits for children who make music. After two years

of music education, researchers found that participants showed more substantial improvements in how the brain processes speech and reading scores than their less-involved peers, and that students who are involved in music are not only more likely to graduate high school, but also to attend college as well. Everyday listening skills are stronger in musically-trained children than in those without music training. Significantly, listening skills are closely tied to the ability to perceive speech in a noisy background, pay attention and keep sounds in memory. Later in life, individuals who took music lessons as children show stronger neural processing of sound. Additionaly, social benefits include conflict resolution, teamwork skills, and how to give and receive constructive criticism.

The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and its approximately 10,400 members around the world. The foundation advances active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs.

Free property tax grievance workshops

Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino today announced that the Town will host two Free Property Tax Assessment Grievance Workshops for residents looking to acquire information on how to challenge their 20202021 property tax assessments. The workshops will be held on Monday, April 15 at 7 pm. at Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Avenue in Oyster Bay, and on Tuesday, April 16 at 7 pm at the North Massapequa Community Center, 214 N. Albany Avenue in Massapequa.

“While Nassau County determines your value, we in Town government want to make sure you know that you have a right as homeowner to challenge your assessment.  Remember, your assessment can only be lowered as the result of a challenge – it can never be raised – and this workshop helps you challenge for free,” Supervisor Saladino said. “If you are a homeowner who disagrees with the assessed value of your property, I invite you to attend

one of these Property Tax Assessment Workshops, as the property tax grievance deadline of April 30th is quickly approaching.”

In January 2019, Nassau County notified residents of their homes’ new tentative assessed value for the 2020/2021 school tax period and the 2021 general tax period.  Any residents who did not receive the notice may view it online at www.mynassauproperty.com or contact their local County legislator.

At the workshop, an assessment expert will answer questions and show residents how to use online tools to file an “Application for Correction of Assessment” online or via mail. There is no requirement to pay a law firm or agency to file a grievance.

For more information on the Free Property Tax Grievance Workshop, residents should call (516) 624-6380 or visit www.oysterbaytown.com.  For more information on your property, visit www.LRV.nassaucountny.gov

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Spy v Spy Has New Addresses in NYC: At SpyScape Find Your Place in World of Espionage

BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM

Are you Bond or Bourne? Once you leave SpyScape, you will learn there are many more roles to play in the complex and ever more ubiquitous world of intelligence. After going through eight “tests” and many stations which do their best to insert you into the realm of espionage and profile you to figure out what job you are best suited to, I would make a sorry spy. I knew from the start I wasn’t either Bond or Bourne. But I found a new calling.

I was expecting a museum even as museums have become more interactive and engaging and multimedia. But SpyScape, one of the newest attractions in New York City, is not a museum. It is an interactive experience more than anything else, designed to inform you, yes, about the world of espionage and surveillance which, it turns out, is ubiquitous today, but put you in the picture so that you see yourself in the complex enterprise that is intelligence.

SpyScape is modern, state of the art, interactive, pulse-pounding, engaging, immersive experience that lets you peek into the world of espionage, spycraft, intelligence and counterintelligence today from the inside.

You don’t just get taken on a journey through the history of

espionage from World War II and on, but become immersed in up-tothe-minute, ripped from the headlines events. Edward Snowdon. Wikileaks. Stuxnet. Black hat hackers. Anonymous. “You might be persuaded not to vote.”

Pandora has truly been let out of her box.

There is a feeling of intensity from the moment you arrive –intended to give you that sense of tension and excitement that must

be omnipresent in espionage, and visitors will enjoy as much as the adrenaline rush of skiing down a double-black trail.

But is there a place for me? I am risk adverse. I’m not a gamer. I don’t do puzzles. I’m frightened of going into small dark rooms when I don’t know what is there. I frighten easily.

As you arrive, you are given a bracelet that identifies you at scanning machines that basically track

your progress as you go about the exhibit, completing a series of tasks and quizzes, and at the end, are assessed as to what role you might play in the spy apparatus. It turns out there are many, many different functions.

Your entrée into the world of spycraft is the largest passenger elevator in New York City, escort-

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ed by a very professional person with a clipboard – it turns out that the ride up is also a multi-media orientation (think “Mission Impossible”).

Your mission: What kind of spy will you be? Or put another way: Where do you fit in the pantheon that is the world of espionage.

The experience is constructed as if a job interview, to immerse you and personalize what would otherwise be technical machines and bios. But it turns out that not all spies work for governments – corporations engage in some of the same techniques, so do journalists, and so do hackers and criminals.And it turns out that the profile you wind up with at the end of all the tasks and quizzes is authentic and serious – not tongue-in-cheek or hokey like a fortune cookie. I can see some young people seeing new career paths in intelligence (most of the CIA are analysts, not cloakand-dagger operatives) or even outside, since, as is noted, the skills of a spy are broadly applicable.

The layout (SpyScape takes up a massive amount of space) is purposefully cold, grey, institutional, with constant pulsing sounds – sometimes electronic music, sometimes sound effects, sometimes narration.

I am quite unprepared for the experience, expecting a more conventional exhibit, so was put off stride when all of a sudden confronted with quizzes and tasks. It would have been completely different if I were primed and in a game mode.

One of the tasks I find more engaging

(once I got the hang of it), is in the room about coding/decoding, the German’s Enigma machine and the Bombe that British mathematician Alan Turing and colleagues at Benchley developed to break the Enigma code. Here the task is to organize a spy’s escape, but you only have 3 minutes before the Germans will cut off communication to her, and you have to convert a message to code and then decode the response. I do this for the “Limping Lady”, who turns out to be a real person (I later realize she is the spy Virginia Hall) and this is a real scenario.

You get personal insights into Alan Turing, the British mathematician who developed a program to break the German “Enigma” machine code. (A fascinating artifact is a copy of Turing’s notes, as a teenager, summarizing Einstein’s Theory of Relativity as a gift for his mother). There is also a brief bio of Joan Clark, one of the Enigma codebreakers who rose to become Deputy Head of the Hut Eight. You get to type code on a replica Enigma machine.

After one “test” in which I failed to figure out patterns, I am given these words of encouragement: “You didn’t do too well today, but you are obviously better in other things.”

Another that is sure to delight is a room of laser beams where the timed task is to shut off lights without piercing the beams – very Oceans 11. (This task gauges your agility.)

All through, the exhibits personalize the serious issue being raised – the history, technology, impact on society - with real people, real events and real artifacts. This is serious business after all

with real life and death consequences. Double agents have been exposed and executed; moles have exposed agents who were executed. Wars declared or averted, extended or curtailed, won or lost.

As you weave through, taking your own quizzes and tasks, the exhibits tell stories about real spies, double agents, like Robert Hansen and how he was discovered. Hansen’s treachery led to the unmasking of three soviets who spied for the US, two of whom were executed. – how he was discovered and trapped. Would you have detected Hansen’s deceit?

I had all sorts of trepidation about going into a small dark room which turned out to be the test of how well I could detect Deception (I think I did well at that one, probably by accident).

“Gadgets of defiance” describes the devices that British and American operatives used to carry out perilous missions in Nazi-occupied Europe – forged documents to support their cover identifies; one-time encryption pads and miniature radios to communicate with handlers. They supplied downed Allied pilots with escape maps and compasses and targeted the enemy with weapons and explosives.

I learn about Virginia Hall, an American special operations officer who, as a girl, had dreamed of joining the US foreign service and became fluent in foreign languages, but after she lost part of her left leg in an accident, her dream was cut off as well. When Hitler invaded Paris in 1940, Hall was working for a French ambulance service. She made her way to Britain

and joined British special operations. Her cover was as a journalist for the New York Post in occupied France, and the Germans nicknamed Artemis; the Gestapo considered her “the most dangerous of all Allied spies”. Virginia Hall was the “Limping Lady” of the code scenario.

I learn about Oleg Penkovsky, known as “HERO” who was a Soviet military intelligence (GRU) colonel who was responsible for informing the United Kingdom about Soviet installing missiles in Cuba. The information he provided helped Kennedy through the Cuban Missile Crisis because he realized that a naval blockade could force the Soviet Union to stand down. Penkovsky, the highest ranking Soviet official to provide intelligence for the UK up until that time, is credited with altering the course of the Cold War. He was executed six months after being arrested.

I learn about the British couple, Ruari and Janet Chisholm, who were his handlers in Moscow. Ruari was Moscow Station Chief for M16, the British secret intelligence service. Janet collected much of Pankovsky’s intelligence. During one “brush contact” he walked casually over to her in a park and offered her children a tin of Vitamin C pills. Janet quickly swapped the tin which contained military secrets for another identical one hidden in her baby stroller. The thought of exposing children like that was chilling. (There’s a photo of Janet with her children on a park bench.)

We meet the real life “Q” gadget wizard, Charles Fraser Smith, who was

Ian Fleming’s inspiration for the character he used in James Bond. The new multi-sensory James Bond experience explores the creative process behind the 007 movies while revealing the secrets of James Bond’s iconic Aston Martin DB5. You get to peek at gadgets in Q’s lab, examine original concept art in Oscar®-winning Production Designer Sir Ken Adam’s studio and look behind the scenes of  Skyfall’s explosive finale.

At another section, you go through a dark curtain and find yourself in this dark round room, illuminated only by giant screens, that give you some sense of the state of surveillance (it is all around). This area showcases whistleblower Edward Snowden who exposed the NSA’s surveillance programs and the reporters who have unmasked government secrets – Laura Poitras  and Glenn Greenwald, the journalists who exposed modern day slavery (with old school pad and pen, videocamera and computer the weap-

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ons of choice).

This is where you see the message blazing out of a giant screen: “You might be persuaded not to vote.” This is the brave new world of intelligence –not extracting secrets, but in distorting and implanting messages to shape, disrupt or derail society.

One of the last stations is actually the most chilling: Hacktivism discusses hacking, hackers – by anarchists, profiteers as well as nation states. Stuxnet, which was used to disrupt Iran’s nuclear program (a centrifuge is on view).

After Iran realized what had been done, it called for the hackers to join in an army.

We learn that Stuxnet is now open source, sold on the black market, and could be used by any number of actors to shut down electric grids, water systems or air traffic control or remotely give instructions to launch a nuclear

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Celebrating Mother’s Day in a very special way!

BY CLAIRE LYNCH

Mother’s Day is on May 12th this year and we take this day to thank our mothers and recognize all that they do.

I found a photograph recently, one I took of my mother, my two aunts, a nun and the nun’s sister at a high school luncheon at the Marriott Marquis in Manhattan a few years ago.

The five women are standing at a round table with a white tablecloth and flowers in the hotel’s main banquet room. I had driven my mother to the city that Saturday for their special event which was a fundraiser for their Catholic high school in Park Slope, Brooklyn, and I remembered to bring my camera.

After snapping the picture I put my camera away then got chatting with my aunts and family friends. At one point the nun whispered to me that she didn’t remember my mom as very daring or full of mischief during their high school days.

Surprised, I replied, “You must be kidding. My mom is one of the ‘fun-est’ people I know.”

Months later it dawned on me. Maybe my mom was reserved in high school. She was just 14 years old when her father died at the age of 46 in Brooklyn. A stockbroker on Wall Street, he had his own business and had offices on Broad Street and in downtown Brooklyn.

He did well and for several years prosperity reigned in their home. Then overnight, with his relatively early death, with four children altogether in the home and a young widow, everything changed.

As a child I had heard bits and pieces

of my mom’s childhood – and my dad’s, too. As a young adult I started writing down many of the stories I heard. I was interested in my family history.

Years later my brothers and sisters and I put many of the pieces together. We typed up a family tree, asked lots of questions of our cousins and other relatives, and compared notes to make it as complete as we could.

I only saw my mom cry twice in my life. The first time was when one of my brothers had life-threatening surgery in Manhattan. I was eight, old enough to understand the seriousness of the situation. Things were touch and go for days but in a year’s time he recovered.

The second time was several years later when my mom’s mother passed away.

Hearing the news from her brother, my uncle, broke my mom’s heart.

At the funeral Mass and at the gravesite I glanced over at my mom in her black dress and coat and saw her standing ramrod straight. I knew what she was thinking and feeling, however, because I knew my Grandma and many of her life’s events. I also was familiar with so many of the family stories that my mom had shared about her growing up years.

over spilled milk, she got on with life. And there was much living to do.

Looking back, most of the time I think of the fun childhood times. My mom liked to sew and every so often she would pull out her Singer sewing machine with a very determined look on her face. In time I knew what that look meant.

One day she decided to make some matching dresses for the three of us girls. I was six, Michelle was nine and Susan was three. We stood still while she took some measurements then determinedly went to work running that sewing machine, making it hum.

After they were completed we had to pose for the camera and that picture of us in those matching plaid dresses - which were really jumpers - lives in infamy in my family. Years later we would pull out that photo and tease my mom about dressing us all alike. We weren’t twins and we weren’t triplets but we were dressed exactly alike.

If my next door neighbor and best friend, Nicole, wanted to stay overnight my mom was good about finding room for her “seventh child” and setting another plate at the table.

Each person seems to have their strengths and talents and my mom’s forte in the kitchen was cooking roasts. Sundays at the Lynch home were roast days.

After going to Mass we would head home then my mom would very carefully put a leg of lamb, a loin of pork, a whole, 18-lb. turkey, a whole chicken or a brisket of beef in a roasting pan, cover it then place it in the oven.

With each passing hour our house would smell more and more delicious. After three or four hours my mom would pull out the roasted meat then start working on the gravy.

It always had to be thickened so mom would add a little salt and pepper, onion seasoning or whatever was called for. She would stir it around in the pan over the stovetop on a medium flame until it was just right.

Sometimes, even on Mother’s Day, my mom would cook a roast for the family that always hit the spot.

Other than those emotional moments that I saw, my mom was cut from the “stiff upper lip” cloth. She didn’t cry

We had a full house with eight of us living in our split level home in Rockville Centre but mom was a good sport about having any friends stay overnight whenever they were passing through. She would just ask for a little advance notice and our friends were welcomed and fed a good, hearty dinner.

When I was 16 and got my learner’s permit, mom was the person I asked to take me out driving because she was the fun one. Going to an empty parking lot, she would let me get behind the wheel and practice shifting, driving, reversing, etc. Whenever I happened to hit a curb as I reversed or not parallel park exactly right she would chuckle at my foibles because she, too, had made mistakes.

BY TOM MARGENAU

YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY

Colleagues Praise Me and Berate Me

There are about 60,000 Social Security Administration employees around the country. More than a few of them read my column. And I’ve learned over the years that they have differing opinions of the job I do. Today, I will share a couple of recent emails, voicing opposite reactions to my column.

Q: I am a field rep for SSA. I want to tell you what a fantastic job you do. I have saved your columns over the years, and I frequently refer to them as a supplement to POMS and our other training materials. Keep up the good work!

A: Thanks so much for your kind words. There are two things you mentioned that I need to explain to my readers. The first is your reference to “POMS.” That stands for Program Operations Manual System. It is essentially the bible for SSA employees that spells out how every single Social Security rule and regulation should be administered and implemented.

It’s called a “manual system” because back in my day (I worked with the SSA from 1973 until 2005), those guidelines were printed on paper and stored in 3-ring binders. Each of us claims technicians had about 20 such binders in a bookshelf behind our desks. And we would spend an hour almost every morning before the office doors opened reading and then filing updates to our POMS manuals.

Gosh, that all seems so archaic. Today, of course, everything is digitized and online. In fact, anyone can access POMS. Go to www.socialsecurity.gov and near the top of the home page, open up the “Menu” icon and then scroll down near the bottom of the page that pops up and click on “Program Rules.” You will find POMS under “Employee Operating Instructions.”

The other thing I want to talk about is your job title. How does it feel to be one of a dying breed? Let me explain to my readers what I mean. Before the internet, and even before SSA had a national 800 number, the agency prided itself on its one-to-one personal service. Not only were there Social Security offices in almost every decent-sized town in the country, but also we took that service on the road. And the employees who did that were called “field representatives.”

Some of my fondest memories of my early career with SSA came from working as a field rep. For example, while working out of the Everett, Washington, Social Security office, I would take a ferry each week to an island in Puget Sound and set up shop for a day at the local senior citizens center. And then, a couple days later, I would drive up to a small mountain town in the Cascades and become “Mr. Social Security” to the local residents.

The advent of online services and nationwide calling centers greatly diminished the need for SSA to send representatives to these remote outposts. So “field reps” are the dinosaurs of SSA. But it’s good to know that at least one of you is still around. And again, thanks for the kind words. Now pay attention to what another SSA rep has to say about me.

Q: I work in a local Social Security office in Texas and I have a couple bones to pick with you. First of all, stop referring to us as “clerks.” We are not clerks. That is a demeaning term. We are claims representatives and service representatives. Second, please stop bashing us. Why do you always believe people when they say they get misinformation from us? I will bet that most of the time people get good service and correct answers from SSA representatives. It’s just that the laws are so complicated, they have a hard time understanding what we are telling them.

A: When I use the term “clerk,” I certainly don’t mean it in any kind of derogatory way. I think of it as a generic term for someone who works in a place of business. And it’s a word most of my readers understand, as opposed to referring to claims representatives and service representatives or any of the other job titles one might find working in a Social Security office. Sometimes I say clerk; sometimes I say agent; sometimes I say representative. They are terms for an office worker that I use interchangeably.

And I do not necessarily always believe readers when they tell me they got misinformation from an SSA representative. At least not at first. But usually after exchanging an email or two, I can tell when they have gotten incorrect information. And when they do, I will say so in my column. If I’m not sure, I will frequently begin an answer saying something like this: “Either you misunderstood what the SSA rep was trying to tell you, or you did get misinformation.”

Believe me, as a proud SSA retiree, someone who spent 32 years helping tens of thousands of people get the benefits they deserve, it pains me to hear so many reports of misinformation. In fact, I used to be very defensive about this. In the early days of writing this column, I just found it hard to believe that people could be led astray by SSA representatives.

But if you could see all the emails I get from people who are taking issue with something they were told by SSA clerks (there I go again using that term), you would be amazed -- or saddened.

Having said that, I will make this point. About a year ago, following a whole spate of emails I was getting from people complaining about being misinformed by SSA personnel, I conducted

a survey of my readers. Here is what I learned. SSA employees do absolutely outstanding work when it comes to routine matters. And the good news is that most people have rather routine interactions with the agency. Things like filing a simple retirement claim or getting a replacement Social Security or Medicare card are handled with incredible efficiency.

But when things get a little complicated, then sadly, SSA agents start to fall down on the job. And the classic example of that is in the implemen-

tation of Social Security “maximizing strategies.” It appears as though SSA has really dropped the ball when it comes to training its employees on these procedures. Every single week, I get emails from retirees who (and I’ve been able to verify this) were misinformed about how the so-called “file and restrict” strategies work.

If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has the answer. Contact him at thomas.margenau@comcast.net.

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Birthdays were always special events when I was a kid. My mom would bake luscious layer cakes and then, no matter what age we were, she would place as many candles on top as possible.

The only exception, I’m told, is when the child was one year old when she would rather ceremoniously place one pink or blue candle right smack in the middle of the birthday cake then stand back to take it all in.

Those of us who were older than one, however, took deep breaths and blew and blew to blow all of those birthday candles out. I remember my dad facetiously offering to call the Fire Department because we might, after all, need some help.

My mom liked to celebrate our sum-

mer birthdays in a unique and special way. Four of us were summer babies including Susan, my dad, one brother and me. We were treated to sparklers outside and my mom in particular got such a kick out of it.

Mom would wait for the sun to almost set then we would all go outside. Whether we were at home or somewhere on vacation, out we would go and, careful to stay away from trees, power lines, houses and cars, she and my dad would light some sparklers for us kids and the sparkler show would begin.

Whether it was my birthday that day or another relative’s, I remember looking up at the nighttime sky, with the sun setting slowly in the distance, and thinking how magical it all seemed. Whenever it was my birthday it helped

What Some Celebrities Say About Motherhood – And About Their Moms

Jennifer Lopez - “When I had my children and I felt that type of love, which I know you understand and every mom out there understands, it made me understand that there was a purity to love. That there is an unconditional love.”

Heidi Klum - “I’m not someone who lives like, ‘Okay, this is a museum and you can’t sit here and you can’t touch this and everything has to be put in its place – the kids live here as much as we do. You come into our house and a giant elephant and lion are welcoming you. We have toys and things everywhere.”

Leonardo DiCaprio - “I wouldn’t be doing any of this if it weren’t for her, both my parents. She supported this little kid who said, “I want to be an actor,” at 12 years old, which is ridiculous, and she drove me to all these auditions ... She’s the only reason I’m able to do what I do.”

Viola Davis - “I tell my daughter every morning, ‘Now, what are the two most important parts of you?’ And she says, ‘My head and my heart.’ Because that’s what I’ve learned in the foxhole: What gets you through life is strength of character and strength of spirit and love.”

Maria Shriver - “Having kids – the responsibility of rearing good, kind, ethical, responsible human beings – is the biggest job anyone can embark on. As with any risk, you have to take a leap of faith and ask lots of wonderful people for their help and guidance. I thank God every day for giving me the opportunity to parent.”

Ryan Gosling - “I grew up in a family of strong women and I owe any capacity I have to understand women to my mother and big sister... They taught me to respect women in a way where I’ve always felt a strong emotional connection to women, which has also helped me in the way I approach my work as an actor.”

Thandie Newton - “I’ve learned the value of absorbing the moment. I remember the first time Ripley saw her shadow. My God, it was like shadows had just been invented. It was the most exquisite moment.”

Kate Hudson - “Parenting shifts as your kids shift. The best thing for me has been throwing any kind of parenting manual out of the window.”

make the day oh, so special.

Even when we kids became adults my mom maintained the sparkler tradition whenever possible. At one pointed I asked her why and looking me right in my eyes and with a twinkle in her eyes, she rather simply said, “Life is one big celebration! Enjoy it.”

I wish a very Happy Mother’s Day to all!

Claire M. Lynch has published four ebooks on Amazon and Kindle so far. Her latest ebook is “Weird and Wacky Camping Quotes.”

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attack. And no one knows who has it.

And now, I am really to go into my “debrief – encryption, deception, surveillance, special ops, brainpower (7/18), which comes up with my spy role: Agent Handler (I suspect they give that one to all those who don’t measure up as real spies).

But it isn’t done flippantly or tonguein-cheek. The authentic personal spy profile is based on psychologists and a former Head of Training at British Intelligence, and sounds pretty authentic (as were the short tests for which I was totally unprepared):

“Your Spy Profile is your unique (and ever evolving) combination of attributes. When compared to others, it allows us to determine the Spy Role you are best suited to.”

My profile – “empathetic, inquisitive, composed” - turns out to be fairly accurate and also serious, developed with real psychologists.

Later in the day, I am sent a comprehensive profile to my email and a Welcome letter. “Your Spy Skills can be valuable in everyday life. We’ve evaluated your Core Attributes and Spy Skills to determine your Spy Profile. Top psychologists and spymasters helped us build our Spy Profile system.

The missive gives me more detail about my role as Agent Handler: A manager of agents who provide secret intelligence or operational support, and an insider view from General David Petreus.

In the real life example, I am given the bio of the agent handler for my new spy hero, Oleg Penkovsky (his code name was Hero) and the background that I found so compelling in the exhibit, about his handler, Ruari Chisholm, and an example of a typical operation, procuring cover material for an agent in the Iranian government who wants to provide info on Iran’s potential to develop nuclear weapons.

(This makes me think of important omissions in SpyScape: Valerie Plame, the CIA undercover agent who was infiltrating the Iran nuclear program until Plame’s identity as covert officer of the CIA working in counter proliferation was leaked to the press by members of George W Bush administration and subsequently made public, destroying her career, as retribution for her husband, Ambassador Joseph Wilson’s reveal about the false information that led to the US invasion of Iraq; she also had knowledge to disprove Bush’s con-

tention that the aluminum tubes that Iraq had could be used as centrifuges for nuclear material. Another omission is how Andrew McCabe, the foremost counter-intelligence expert on Russia, was drummed out of the FBI by Trump to short-circuit the investigation into Russian collusion with the Trump campaign and the 2016 election).. A future exhibit might show more of the Russian intelligence role in the 2016 election misinformation campaign.

SpyScape will excite and thrill as it informs and intrigues. It helps to be prepared in advance for what you will encounter – I think I would have done considerably better and had better attitude.

And like skiing, it is an experience that adults and older children will relish doing together.

There is a continuing relationship – they send you the profile, and follow up with articles, stories, spy challenges, sharing news about factual and fictional worlds of spying and hacking “and helping you develop your own spy skills. We will be adding content from top hackers and spies to SpyScape.com/academy so check in regularly to see what’s new.”

I think I’m being groomed. I’m definitely intrigued.

From SpyScape, I walk down to the KGB Museum in Chelsea. It is an

interesting Spy v Spy counterpoint that enhances the experience of each one separately.

Visiting:  SPYSCAPE is optimized for adults and teens, but children are welcome. Bringing pre-school-age kids is not recommended. You need about two hours. There is a pleasant café and the gift shop is loaded with spy-related merch. Open Monday-Friday, 10 am-9 pm and Saturday-Sunday, 9am-9 pm, last entry at 7:30 pm. (Adult, $39; child 3-12 $32).

SpyScape, 928 8th Avenue (entrance on SE corner of 55th Street), 646-5857012, SpyScape.com

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Outdoor improvements that boost home value

Whether home improvement projects are design to improve the interior or exterior of a house, focusing on renovations that make the most financial sense can benefit homeowners in the long run. The right renovations can be assets if and when homeowners decide to sell their homes.

So how does one get started? First and foremost, speak to a local real estate agent who is knowledgeable about trends in the community. While a swimming pool may be something coveted in one area, it may impede sales in another. It also helps to study generalized trends and data from various home improvement industry analysts to guide upcoming projects.

The following outdoor projects are just a few renovations that tend to add value.

• Fire pit: A fire pit is a great place to gather most months of the year. Bob Vila and CBS news report that a fire pit realizes a 78 percent return on investment, or ROI.

• Outdoor kitchen: Many buyers are looking to utilize their yards as an extension of interior living areas. Cooking, dining and even watching TV outdoors is increasingly popular. Outdoor living areas can be custom designed and built. In addition, prefabricated modular units that require a much smaller commitment of time and money are available.

• Patio: Homeowners who do not already have a patio will find that adding one can increase a home’s value. Patios help a home look neat, add useable space and may help a home to sell quickly. The experts at Space Wise, a division of Extra Space Storage, say that refinishing, repairing and building a new patio offers strong ROI.

• Deck: Deck can be as valuable as patios. A deck is another outdoor space that can be used for entertaining, dining and more. Remodeling magazine’s 2018 “Cost vs. Value” report indicates that an $11,000 deck can add about $9,000 in resale value to the home, recouping around 82 percent of the project’s costs.

• Door update: Improve curb appeal with a new, high-end front door and garage doors. If that’s too expensive, a good cleaning and new coat of paint can make an old door look brand new. These easy fixes can improve a home’s look instantly.

• New landscaping: The National Association of Realtors says an outdoor makeover that includes well-thought out landscaping can net 105 percent ROI. Installing a walkway, adding stone planters, mulching, and planting shrubs are ideas to consider. Many different outdoor projects can add value to a home.

6 options for funding your next home improvement project

Before starting a home improvement project, either on one’s own or with the assistance of a professional contractor, homeowners must first consider the costs involved. According to the home improvement resource HomeAdvisor, more than one-third of homeowners do not understand what hiring a professional will cost, and then cannot successfully budget and secure financing once they have set their sights on a renovation project.

HomeAdvisor says that some of the more popular projects, such as remodeling a kitchen or bathroom or building a deck, can cost, on average, $19,920, $9,274 and $6,919, respectively.

Homeowners may find that the more expensive renovations require them to secure some type of financing. Those who have never before sought such financing may want to consider these options.

1. Cash-out refinancing: With cash-out refinancing, a person will begin the mortgage process anew with the intention of paying off the current mortgage balance, and then taking out additional funds for other purposes. Cash-out refinancing is a way to tap into a home’s existing equity for use on improvements or other expenses, such as college tuition.

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2. Home equity line of credit: The financial experts at Bankrate indicate that a HELOC works like a credit card, with the house as collateral. There is a credit limit, and borrowers can spend up to that limit. The interest rate may or may not be fixed. However, the interest may be tax-deductible if the financing is used to improve, buy or build a home.

3. Home equity loan: Individuals also can borrow against equity in their homes with a fixed interest rate through a home equity loan. Most lenders will calculate 80 percent of the home value and subtract a homeowner’s mortgage balance to figure out how much can be borrowed, according to the financial advisory site The Simple Dollar.

4. Personal loan: Homeowners can shop around at various financial institutions for competitive personal loans to be used for home improvement purposes. Funds may be approved within one business day, which can be ideal for those who want to begin their improvements soon.

5. Personal line of credit: A personal line of credit allows borrowers to borrow only the money needed at the time, and offers a variable interest rate that is generally lower than fixed loan rates. Again, like a credit card, PLOC gives a

person a maximum borrowing amount and is ideal for ongoing purchases.

6. Credit cards: In a pinch, credit cards can be used to finance improvements, but they do come with the cost of very high interest rates if the balance is not paid in full by the time the bill comes due. However, for funding smaller projects and maximizing rewards points through home improvement retailers or specific credit card company promotions, credit cards can be a way to earn various perks in addition to the benefit of improving a home.

Homeowners looking to finance their next improvements should speak to a financial advisor and shop around for the best types of funding for them.

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What can you do to the exterior of your home to make it stand out?

BY PHILIP RAICES

Well, spring is finally here and some food for thought, the winter was the 10th least snowiest period, since weather record keeping began. The globe continued to bake in 2018, and still more warming is predicted in the decades to come. 2018 is expected to be the fourth-warmest year on record for the Earth, the United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization said Thursday. Do you still believe there is no global warming?

So, let’s first talk about your lawn and here is what you should begin to do right now to create a lush, thick and green carpet:

1.) De-thatch your lawn to remove, dead grass, leaves, twigs and any debris that will hinder the growth of the tillers and rhizomes to allow the necessary nutrients to penetrate the soil surface

2.) If you haven’t done a winter fertilization in late November or early December of 2018, then use a rotary spreader and apply a thirty twoseven-five balanced organic fertilizer (thirty two percent nitrogen, seven percent phosphorous and five percent potash) @ four lbs. per thousand sq. ft, making patterns with a tiny bit of overlap, to make sure all lawn areas are covered sufficiently.

The reasons are that specific nutrients will assist and advance the production through photosynthesis producing chlorophyll, the greening of the grass plant, and the building and expansion of tillers (new shoots of grass above the soil level), to expand the grass plant as well as rhizomes, (below surface rooting spread by stems that stretch out from the crown of the plant.

New shoots develop from nodes on underground stems, called rhizomes, or on horizontally growing above ground stems, called stolons.

Also, you should test your soil acidity at the cooperative extension service of Nassau County and add, as needed, fifty lbs of pelletized lime per thousand sq. ft to raise the ph of your soil to between 6.5-7

3.) Cut and prune all dead branches on deciduous trees, and any winter kill (the browning of leaves on non-deciduous, plant material, e.g. Any shrub that keep their leaves all year long) to allow for immediate growth of new sprouts and healthy spring growth. Lastly, keep all shrubbery trimmed below all window sills, as this is the proper way to maintain your landscape. Many homeowners forget to perform this task over the years, out of lack of time, forgetfulness or laziness, but these tasks will always provide you more money when you are ready to sell and less expense, if you have to redo your landscape. For every dollar you spend on your landscape, you will reap a return of five dollars! I always, say jokingly, that, if you are going to cover your windows, why not just remove them and cement the space?

4.) Make sure you also, regularly edge and cultivate your flower beds and lawn areas around your home, to provide a real neat and tidy appearance, as buyers will always look at every little thing to determine what money they might have to spend after their purchase.

5.) Begin to clean or power wash your patios, barbecue grills, patio tables and chairs to give them a fresh spring look. Also, make sure you perform this task very carefully, on

your siding, bricks or stucco; but be very careful on your vinyl or aluminum siding, as to not damage any areas with excessive pressure. These chores will truly make your home have more curb appeal.

6.) Begin to think about some annuals, (once a year) perennials (comes up every year) and biennials (comes up every other year) to plant. Some suggestions are as follows:

a.) Annuals: Bright colored impatiens, pansies. Pocketbook plant, etc.

b.) Perennials: , daffodils, geraniums, black eyed Susans or any type of bulbs that initially need to be planted

c.) Biennials: sweet William dwarf, Canterbury bells, forget-menot (myosotis), foxglove and hollyhock as a few examples

d.) Shrubbery: colorful azaleas, rhododendrons, flowering cherry trees, dwarf Japanese maples, etc.

These examples are an assortment of possibilities to make your landscape pop and make a very positive impression for your valuable asset, your home. Obviously, you can hire a contractor to perform some or all of these important tasks and chores; but I would get at least three estimates and make sure they have insurance with a certificate of insurance with you as a person of interest or if corporate owned, as an additional insured, in the event of damage caused by your contractor.

Other minor things to check and repair, are as follows:

1.) Patching your asphalt driveway, when warmer temperatures permit

2.) If you have sidewalks, make sure there are no slabs that might

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3.) Clean all your windows on the outside after you have trimmed your shrubbery below your window sills.

4.) Clean out your garage and any things that are not hazardous, throw away. However, any chemicals should be discarded in the proper fashion (check online for the next (S.T.O.P. program-stop throwing out pollutants) for the days and times to be able to bring your chemicals, old computers etc or any other items that they will accept, instead of discarding them in your trash or down the drain to pollute our aquifers!) Also, inquire about any prescription drugs that may or may not be accepted at the sites in 2019.

As you can see, there are many, many things to be accomplished this spring. But if you don’t start, you’ll never finish, and it will possibly cost you more money when you are ready to sell!

Philp A. Raices is the owner/Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 Great Neck. He has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute and a Certified International Property Specialist. Receive regular “free” updates of sold homes in your area and a “free” Comparative Market Analysis” of what your home would sell for in today’s market or search on: WWW. Li-RealEstate.Com He can be reached by email, Phil@TurnKeyRealEstate. Com or by cell: (516) 647-4289.

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SITUATION WANTED

BABYSITTER

CARE PROVIDER

Available. Experienced, skilled, excellent babysitter, care provider available some afternoon /evenings and on weekends by by appointment. Excellent references & Much More!

Call Maureen 516-458-3972

CARE GIVER: NEED A COMPANION or nursing assistant for your loved ones at home or in a health care facility?

Call 516-410-9943 for a NY State certified nursing assistant with excellent references !

EMPLOYMENT

SITUATION WANTED

CNA / HOME HEALTH AIDE

Mature lady seeks employment as a CNA, Home Health Aide.

Very reliable hard working, willing to do a background check.

5 Nursing Homes experience. Please call 516-688-9251 or 516-417-4898

EMPLOYMENT

SITUATION WANTED

COMPANION AVAILABLE

Available full time / part time.

Looking for someone to take care of your elderly parents in the comfort of your own home for peace and tranquility? 18 yrs. experience, references, driver w/ reliable vehicle. Please call 516-410-1892 or 917-244-3714 Employment

CLASSIFIEDS Call 294.8900

Assistant/ Data Ent

y, New ll- ime y, 8:30 am

Seeking highly motivated person to perfor m cler ical and data entr y functions Pr imar y responsibilities: daily posting of incoming and outgoing letters, filing, data entr y of incoming records, fill-in receptionist as needed

Candidate must be proficient in MicrosoftWordand Excel, detail or iented, possess ahighlevel of confidentialit y, abilit ytodeal with avar iet yofpeople in aprofessional, cour teous manner and have an excellent phone manner

Benefits included health insurance,paid vacation and holidays,401(k).

Submit resumes and salar yrequirements to:

EmpireState Medical, Scientific & Educational Foundation

Human Resources Depar tment e-mail chunt@mssny.org• Fax: (1-516) 282-7110 Equal Oppt yEmployerM/F

Blank Slate Media, the publisher of 6 award-winning weekly newspapers and website, is seeking one or more people to assist our reporting staff in covering government meetings and community events.

• Good writing skills and a car a must.

• Newspaper experience preferred.

• The government meetings to be covered take place at night. Story deadlines are the next day by noon.

Excellent opportunity to learn by working with editors with many years of weekly and daily newspaper experience.

Please send cover letter, resume and writing samples to Steven Blank at sblank@theislandnow.com

EMPLOYMENT

SITUATION WANTED

HOME HEALTH CARE AIDE

Irish trained woman with 10 years experience and excellent checkable references available. Honest and reliable. Licensed driver with own transportation. Please call 516-383-7150

NANNY AVAILABLE

Our responsible and dedicated nanny of 7 years is seeking full time employment Monday to Friday. Contact 347-607-7552

NURSES AIDE / COMPANION

Experienced. Available to take care of your elderly loved ones. Excellent references, honest and reliable. Call 347-882-4753

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

OPPORTUNITY

SEEKING NUTRITIONALLY ORIENTED INDIVIDUAL OR COUPLE FOR AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY. CALL 516-482-1432

CAREER TRAINING

AIRLINE CAREERS Start here. Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM for free information 866296-7094

ANNOUNCEMENTS

70 YEARS OLD, KIDS ARE GROWN. Still need your life insurance? or is a big LIFE SETTLEMENT CASH PAYOUT smarter? Call Benefit Advance. 1-844-348-5810

A PLACE FOR MOM has helped over a million families find senior living. Our trusted, local advisors help find solutions to your unique needs at no cost to you. Call: 1-800-404-8852

DIRECTV & AT&T. 155 Channels & 1000s of Shows/Movies on Demand (w/SELECT Package). AT&T Internet 99 Percent Reliability. Unlimited Texts to 120 Countries w/AT&T Wireless. Call 4 FREE Quote 1-888534-6918

LUNG CANCER? And Age 60+? You and your family may be entitled to significant cash award. Call 866-951-9073 for information. No risk. No money out of pocket.

MARKETPLACE

AUSTRIAN STEMWARE

Beautifully etched stemware from Austria. 12 each of three sizes

Cordial, wine / water, champagne

Please call 516-775-1879

CEMETERY PLOTS FOR SALE New Montefiore Cemetery, Pinelawn, NY, Section 5, Block 2, Row 3, Plots 5 & 6. $1300 each. Barbara 817-738-2485 email babsander@aol.com

INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN

Looking to sell items from your home?

Consider doing an Online Auction!

Online Auctions reach more interested buyers than tag sales and can often sell for more than what you would make at an estate or tag sale.

Invited Estate Sales by Tracy Jordan can do both! You can sell your items online reaching potential buyers locally or globally as well as hosting a private sale from your home! Let us guide you on what items to put in auction including furniture, housewares, decorative items, jewelry, collectibles, coins, artwork and anything else you may no longer want or need. Our services can help you to maximize your selling experience whether you are selling 1 item or 500 items. We are a one stop service for all your needs when you are moving or selling a property! Selling, donating, discarding and cleaning out services can be done to meet your time frame with minimal stress.

Estate and Tag Sales Online Auctions

Cleanout and Moving Services

Home Staging Services Appraisals

Contact for more info: info@invitedsales.com or Call:

516-279-6378 to schedule a consultation or receive more information. www.invitedsales.com

OFFICE FURNITURE

Beautiful Office Furniture

Perfect for an executive or lawyer. Jefferson Traditional Cherry Wood, includes Desk (3ftx6ft), Hutch & 2 Bookcases. Gently used for one year. Originally $10,000, offered at $4,000. Call 516-297-2335

CLASSIFIEDS Call 294.8900

MARKETPLACE

WANTED TO BUY

LOOKING TO BUY!

Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-3861104 or 917-775-3048

TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

TAG SALE

*BROWSE *SHOP

*CONSIGN

A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE

CONSIGNMENT SHOP

China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles

Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4

Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount.

All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900

email: store@atstewartexchange.org

www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org

GARAGE SALE

GARDEN CITY GARAGE SALE

Saturday, April 6th 9:00am to 3:00pm 110 Chestnut St. One Day Only

Lots of furniture, sofa, love seats, kitchenware, dining table, patio table and chairs and more!

PETS

PET SERVICES

A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL

LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-971-3242

PETS

PET SERVICES

DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE?

HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away. Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early!

Annmarie 516-775-4256

AUTOMOTIVE

***AAA*** AUTO BUYERS

$Highe$t Ca$h Paid All Years/ Conditions! WE VISIT YOU! Or Donate, Tax Deduct Ca$h. DMV 10#1303199

Call LUKE 516-VAN-CARS 516-297-2277

AUTOS WANTED

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

APARTMENT FOR RENT

GARDEN CITY BORDER

APARTMENT: Spacious, Bright 1 BR Apt $1585.00 + Electric. Gated Parking / Garage Available, Laundry Room, Air Conditioning, Balcony, Hardwood Floors, LIRR, NO BROKER FEE.

www.gcbapts.com Voice or text: 516-524-6965

OFFICE SPACE

OFFICE SPACE/ ART STUDIO

Easy Parking

$600 per month

Avital Gallery 7717 Middle Neck Rd 9C Great Neck, NY 11024 516-528-9765

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

OPEN HOUSE

AQUEBOGUE

Sat 4/06 1pm-3pm

31 Lovers Lane

Baywoods! Deeded Bay Beach & Deeded Boat Slip! Landscaped Cape for Privacy.

AUTO BUYERS! We visit you. Highest cash paid. Or donate, tax deduct+ cash. DMV#1303199. Please call Luke. 516-VAN-CARS or 516-297-2277

DONATE YOUR CAR to Wheels For Wishes, benefitting Make-a-Wish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible. Call 631-317-2014 Today!

4 BRs, 2 Baths, LR, Formal DR, Family Rm / Fireplace & EIK. IG Pool w/new deck around it. Full Basement & 2.5 Car Garage. $695,000. Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623

JAMESPORT Sunday 4/07

1:00pm-3:00pm 665 Manor Lane

Custom 2 Story on 4.85 Acres Morton Barn with 2 car garage, bath and unfinished 2nd floor. Great for car collectors, horses or artists. 4 BRs, 3 Baths, LR, EIK, DR, Great Room/fireplace, full basement, attached 2 car garage, CVAC, CAC, Generator. Beautifully landscaped with IG pool and farm views. $1,150,000. Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

OUT OF TOWN REAL ESTATE

RIVERHEAD

Waterview Custom Home on Cul De Sac 4 BRs, 3 Baths, LR, Family Rm /Gas Fireplace, Granite EIK w/ Island, Master BR Suite w/Jacuzzi Tub & Separate Shower. Full Basement, 2 Car Garage & Wrap Around Deck. Nicely Landscaped Shy of an Acre.

$685,000 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623

SEBASTIAN FLORIDA (East Coast)

Beach Cove is an Age Restricted Community where friends are easily made. Sebastian is an “Old Florida” fishing village with a quaint atmosphere yet excellent medical facilities, shopping and restaurants. Direct flights from Newark to Vero Beach. New manufactured homes from $114,900. 772-581-0080; www. beach-cove.com

SERVICES

EARTHLINK HIGH SPEED

INTERNET as low as $14.95/ month (for the first 3 months). Reliable High Speed Fiber Optic Technology. Stream Videos, Music and More! Call Earthlink today 1-855-970-1623.

ATTORNEY

STEPHANIE A. D’ANGELO, ESQ. Elder Law, Wills & Trusts Asset Preservation, Estate Planning, Probate & Estate Administration/Litigation 901 Stewart Ave, Ste 230 Garden City, NY 11530 516-222-1122 www.dangelolawassociates.com

SERVICES

COMPUTERS

COMPUTER ISSUES? FREE DIAGNOSIS by GEEKS ON SITE! Virus removal, data recovery! 24/7 Emergency Service, in home repair/on line solutions. $20 off any service! 844-892-3990

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

AFFORDABLE NEW SIDING! Beautify you home! Save on monthly energy bills with beautiful NEW SIDING from 1800 Remodel! Up to 18 months no interest. Restrictions apply 855-773-1675

AMBIANCE

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

*Handyman & Remodeling

*Kitchen Installations

*Furniture Assembly

*Finish Carpentry

*Minor Electrical & Plumbing 25year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154

AQUATEC LAWN SPRINKLERS SPRING TURN ONS Backflow Device Tests Free Estimates Installation Service/Repairs Joe Barbato 516-775-1199

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

EASY, ONE DAY updates! We specialize in safe bathing. Grab bars, no slip flooring & seated showers. Call for a free in home consultation: 888-657-9488

LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628

MASONRY

All types of stonework Pavers, Retaining Walls, Belgium Block Patios, Foundations, Seal coating, Concrete and Asphalt driveways, Sidewalks, Steps. Free Estimates

Fully Licensed & Insured #H2219010000 Boceski Masonry Louie 516-850-4886

SERVICES

HEALTH SERVICES

FAMILY CARE

CONNECTIONS, LLC

Dr. Ann Marie D’Angelo

PMHCNS-BC

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Advanced Practice Nurse Care Manager

Assistance with Aging at Home /Care Coordintion

Nursing Home & Assisted Living Placement

PRI / Screens / Mini Mental Status Exams

Medicaid Eligibility and Apllications

516-248-9323

www.drannmariedangelo.com 901 Stewart Ave, Ste 230 Garden City, NY 11530

PRIVATUS CARE

SOLUTIONS

Exceptional Care

Seasoned Nurses

Professional Home Health Aides

We cover all of Long Island and the Five Boroughs NYS Licensed Agency Providing the Care & Support You Expect! 516-491-5196

PAINTING & PAPERHANGING

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING

Plastering, Taping, Sheetrock

Skim Cutting, Old Wood Refinish, Staining, Wallpaper Removal & Hanging, Paint Removal, Power Washing, Wood Replacement

JOHN MIGLIACCIO

Licensed & Insured #80422100000

Call John anytime: 516-901-9398 (Cell) 516-483-3669 (Office)

MICHELANGELO

PAINTING & WALLPAPER

Interior, Exterior, Plaster / Spackle, Light Carpentry, Decorative Moldings & Power Washing. Call: 516-328-7499

PARTY HELP

LADIES & GENTLEMEN RELAX & ENJOY

Your Next Party!

Catering and Experienced Professional Services for Assisting with Preparation, Serving and Clean Up Before, During and After Your Party Bartenders Available. Call Kate at 516-248-1545

SERVICES

TUTORING

MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314

ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314

PRIVATE TUTORING FOR GRADES K-6

Give your child a helping hand! Licensed NYC / NYS Dept of Education teacher available to tutor students grades K-6. Contact Audrey Sullivan, M.S.Ed 347-628-8872 (voice/text) seguenow@aol.com

CLEANING

CLEANING AVAILABLE EXPERIENCED POLISH HOUSE CLEANER

Good references, ability. Very honest, reliable, responsible and hard working. Own transportation. English speaking. Flexible days and hours. Reasonable rates. I will do a good job. Call or text 516-589-5640

CLEANING AVAILABLE

Houses and Apartments. Flexible days and hours. Experienced, reasonable prices. Very good references. Own transportation. Please call 516-272-5154

FIORELLA

CLEANING SERVICES

Homes, Apartments, Offices 10 years experience Trustworthy & Dependable Call: 516-451-6925 516-265-2020 Email: Fiorellahuaman94@gmail.com

HOUSE CLEANING

I clean your house and leave it spotless. Hard worker, experienced with excellent references and own transportation. Free Estimates Call: 516-943-7124

SERVICES

CLEANING

HOUSE CLEANING

Polish woman available for house cleaning. 20 yrs experience in household setting with great references. Hard working, reliable, dependable and trustworthy. English speaking. Please call or text Kate: 516-445-4699

RELIABLE CLEANING INC.

Local Garden City Cleaning Company for over 25 years. House, Apartment and Office Cleaning. We also specialize in Pressure Washing.

Call now to set up your Spring Cleaning.

516-741-2173 516-294-3502 Allangewat@yahoo.com

RINA’S CLEANING SERVICES

Houses, Apartments, Offices

Let us do the work for you! 17 years experience Trustworthy & dependable Free estimates Call Rina:

516-476-4193

516-312-4896

Rinascleaningservices@yahoo. com

SPRING INTO ACTION

LET US CLEAN YOUR HOUSE WINDOWS

GARDEN CITY

WINDOW CLEANING

Home Window Cleaning Service by Owner Free Estimates

Inside & Out

Fully Insured 25 Years Experience 631-220-1851

516-764-5686

STRONG ARM CLEANING: Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs. Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-5381125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com

SERVICES

A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www. ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405

COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/DEMOLITION SERVICE:

Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away. Residential/Commercial. Bonded/Insured. Free estimates. 516-538-1125

SERVICES

DISH TV $59.99 for 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote. Some restrictions apply. Call 1-800-943-0838

ELDER HOME CARE

Respect, Compassion, Empathy Experienced Caregivers offer Companionship, Bathing, Dressing, Meal Prep, Walks, Transportation for Errands, Shopping, Pet Care. Specializing in Parkison’s, Dementia & Alzheimer’s. 516-405-5910 www.nyaide.com

OLD VILLAGE TREE SERVICE: Owner operated since 1989. 24 hour emergency service. Licensed / insured. Free estimates, member LI Arborist Assoc. Please call 516-466-9220

Supermarket Bingo – Fri., April 12th

It’s time for our next Supermarket Bingo on Friday, April 12th. Doors open at 6 PM. Bingo played from 7 PM – 9 PM at Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Parkway in Hicksville. All proceeds benefit Last Hope Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation programs. Admission is $15 in advance with limited seating. Checks MUST be received by April 7th. Make your check payable to Last Hope and mail to Last Hope Inc. Attn; Bingo; PO Box 7025, Wantagh, NY 11793. For more information call Linda DiPaola – 516-455-5370.

Responsibilities:

• A drive to succeed

The Blank Slate Media-Litmor Publications Advertising Group, a fast-growing group of 11 award-winning weekly newspapers and two websites, is seeking a self-starter to sell classified, display, web and email advertising as well as event and contest sponsorship.

• Contact existing and potential customers about advertising in our 11 newspapers and on our website as well as sponsoring company events

• Document and update customer records based on interactions

• Develop and maintain a knowledge of the evolving products and services Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• A passion for customer service

• Good computer skills and be internet savvy

• 2 years of outside sales experience. Previous media sales experience a plus

• Minimum of two years college

• A

• Contact management system

• Advertising agency

To apply, email a resume and cover letter to sblank@theislandnow.com. Or call Steven Blank from Mon. to Fri. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 516.307.1045 ext. 201

How to avoid late tax payments

Oyster Bay Town Receiver of Taxes James J. Stefanich reminds residential property owners that it is essential and mandatory to notify his office upon satisfying their mortgage.  In addition, Receiver Stefanich encourages residents who recently purchased a home, condominium or co-op unit, or just refinanced or transferred the mortgage on their property, to be sure that notification in writing is sent to James J. Stefanich, Receiver of Taxes, Town of Oyster Bay, 74 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771-1539.

“This will ensure that tax bills are received promptly by the homeowner,” Stefanich said.  “A homeowner relying on a bank or mortgage company to notify the tax office may find there is a delay in billing the homeowner directly, which can lead to the imposition of a late payment penalty.”

April 5, 2019

“When writing, property owners should include the legal property description, including the school district, section, block, and lot numbers, as well as the name and address to whom current and future tax bills should be directed. In the case of condominiums, the building and unit number should be noted,” Stefanich said.

Residents may also report their information in person by visiting the Office of the Receiver of Taxes.  The Receiver noted that property owners residing in incorporated villages must also notify their village assessor.

Homeowners requiring further assistance should contact the Office of the Receiver of Taxes at (516) 6246400.

“The knowledgeable and courteous tax information specialists on my staff will be happy to assist you,” concluded Stefanich.

On Saturday, April 20, at 10 am, the Irish Family History Forum will present "Joan Koster-Morales - Behind the Institutional Walls of 19th-Century New York City: What’s to Be Found?"

Joan Koster-Morales will discuss how to access institutional records, when available, online and in archives. She will also talk about the impact of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) on records access and current New York State Freedom of Information law.

The schedule for the day will be: 10:00 am: Kathleen McGee: Genealogy Tips and Tricks 10:45 am: Refreshment Break

Meet and socialize with other members.

Ask the Experts: This is an opportunity to meet one-on-one with an experienced genealogist to ask a basic genealogy question.

11:15 am: Featured Speaker: Joan Koster-Morales

Meetings are free and open to the public.

Light refreshments are served.

The meeting will take place at the Bethpage Public Library, 47 Powell Avenue, Bethpage.

For information: contact Pat at programs@ifhf.org or website: www.ifhf. org

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court

State of New York

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIZATION TRUST

2007-A8 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-H, V. HEEJUNG JEONG, ET AL.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated January 03, 2019, and entered in the Office of the Clerk of the County of Nassau, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIZATION TRUST

2007-A8 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-H is the Plaintiff and HEEJUNG JEONG, ET AL. are the Defendants. I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the NASSAU SUPREME COURT, 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE, CALENDAR CONTROL PART COURTROOM, MINEOLA, NY 11501, on April 16, 2019 at 11:30AM, premises known as 59 BLUEBIRD DRIVE, SYOSSET, NY 11791: Section 15, Block 101, Lot 14: ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH THE BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON ERECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING AT SYOSSET, TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, COUNTY OF NASSAU AND STATE OF NEW YORK

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 005966/2016.

Brian Carmody, Esq. - Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310, Westbury, New York 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff SYO 4264

4X 03/15,22,29,04/05

NOTICE OF SALE Supreme Court State of New York

MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS TRUST COMPANY, A/K/A M&T BANK, S/B/M HUDSON CITY SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff against MELISSA WILLIAMS, et al Defendants

Pursuant to a Judgment of

Foreclosure and Sale entered February 8, 2019, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Calendar Control Part (CCP) 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, New York, 11501 on April 16, 2019 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 2 Joan Court, Woodbury, NY 11797. Sec 15 Block 175 Lot 82. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Woodbury, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Approximate Amount of Judgment is $849,624.64 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 5816-14.

Alan Gerson, Esq., Referee CHJNY469

Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, NY 11590

Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s). SYO 4265

4X 03/15,22,29,04/05

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET

VOTE AND ELECTION OF THE SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Hearing of the qualified voters of the Syosset Central School District, Nassau County, Syosset, New York will be held in the Auditorium of the South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York, in said District on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 7:45 p.m., prevailing time, for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law, including the following items.

1. To present to the voters a detailed statement (proposed budget) of the amount of money that will be required for the 2019-2020 fiscal year.

2. To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machines at the Budget Vote and Election to be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.

3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICES

IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School District’s budget and the Syosset Public Library’s budget for 2019-2020, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the District between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. prevailing time beginning Tuesday, May 7, 2019 except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at the Office of the District Clerk, South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York and at the Syosset Public Library, 225 South Oyster Bay Road, Syosset, New York between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, beginning on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. In addition, a copy of said School District budget will be available on the District website and to any resident in the District at each schoolhouse in the District in which school is maintained, during regular school hours and on days when school is in session, other than Saturday, Sunday or holidays.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Real Property Tax Exemption Report, prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, will be annexed to any tentative/preliminary budget as well as the final adopted budget of which it will form a part; and shall be posted on District bulletin board(s) maintained for public notices, as well as on the District’s website.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Trustees of the Syosset Public Library will hold a public hearing for the purpose of discussion of the expenditure of funds and the budgeting thereof on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at the Syosset Public Library.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said Budget Vote and Election, will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, in the three (3) Election Districts, described below, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the following items:

1. To adopt the annual bud-

get of the School District for the fiscal year 2019-2020 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

2. SHALL the Board of Education of the Syosset Central School District be authorized to expend the sum of (a) $2,000,000 from the Security Capital Improvement Program 2018 Reserve established on May 15, 2018; (b) 942,521.00 from the 2014 Capital Reserve Fund established on May 20, 2014; and (c) $2,000,000 from undesignated unreserved fund balance, less funds anticipated from the District’s Smart Bond allocation in an amount not to exceed $1,197,042 for the purpose of installing ballistic doors District-wide, all of the foregoing to include all labor, materials, equipment, apparatus and incidental costs related thereto.

3. To elect three (3) members of the Board of Education for three (3) year terms commencing July 1, 2019, and expiring on June 30, 2022.

4. To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education for the balance of an unexpired term commencing May 21, 2019 and expiring June 30, 2020.

5. To adopt the annual budget of the Syosset Public Library for the fiscal year 2019-2020 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the School District.

6. To elect one (1) member of the Library Board of Trustees for a five (5) year term commencing July 1, 2019 and expiring on June 30, 2024. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education and member of the Library Board of Trustees shall be filed with the Office of the District Clerk of said School District in South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York, not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time on Monday, April 22, 2019. Vacancies on the Board of Education are not considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated; must be direct-

ed to the Office of the District Clerk; must be signed by at least 47 qualified voters of the District (representing 2% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election of the Board of Education); must state the name and residence of each signer and, must state the name and residence of the candidate. Vacancies on the Library Board of Trustees shall be considered separate specific vacancies. A separate nominating petition is required to nominate a candidate to each separate specific office. Such nominating petitions shall describe the specific vacancy upon the Library Board for which the candidate is nominated; must be directed to the Office of the District Clerk; must be signed by at least 47 qualified voters of the District (representing 2% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election of the Library’s Board of Trustees); must state the name and residence of each signer and, must state the name and residence of the candidate. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required, either pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law and has voted at an annual or special District meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at this election. If a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election Law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register.

The Board of Registration will meet on the following dates: Tuesday, March 5, 2019 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. H.B. Thompson Middle School Friday, April 12, 2019 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Syosset High School Monday, May 13, 2019 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. South Woods Middle School for the purpose of registering all qualified voters of the District pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law; to add any additional names to the register to be used at the aforesaid election, at which

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times any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of said Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared. The register so prepared pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk at South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on Thursday, May 16, 2019, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. prevailing time, each day prior to the day set for the election, except Saturday, May 18, 2019 will be 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and closed on Sunday, and at the polling place(s) on the day of the vote.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law of the State of New York, the Board of Registration will meet on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., prevailing time, at each of the three (3) separate election districts to prepare the register of the School District to be used at the Budget Vote and Election to be held in the year 2020 and any special District meetings that may be held after the preparation of said register (not including the election on May 21, 2019), at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting of said Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school election for which said register is prepared, or any special District meeting held after May 21, 2019.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots are available on the District website and also are obtainable during school business hours from the Office of the District Clerk at South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York. To obtain a ballot

by mail, completed applications must be received by the Office of the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election. To obtain a ballot in person, the completed application must be delivered to the Office of the District Clerk no later than the day before the election, Monday, May 20, 2019. Absentee ballots must be received by the Office of the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.

A list of persons to whom the absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the Office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 16, 2019, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, each day prior to the day set for the election and on May 21, 2019, the day set for the election, except that hours for inspection on Saturday, May 18, 2019 will be 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and the Office of the District Clerk will be closed on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Any qualified voter may object to the voting of the ballot upon appropriate grounds by making his/her challenge and the reasons therefore known to the Inspector of Election before the close of the polls.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with Section 2035 of the Education Law, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the Office of the District Clerk of the Board of Education at South Woods Middle School, 99 Pell Lane, Syosset, New York, not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Monday, April 22, 2019, except as to a question or proposition required by law to be stated in the published or posted notice of the meeting which shall be filed in sufficient time to permit notice of the proposition to be included with the Notice of the Public Hearing, Budget Vote and Election required by Section 2004 of the Education Law; must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to Office of the District Clerk; must be signed by at least 118 qualified voters of the

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District (representing 5% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election of the Board of Education); and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful, or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Election Districts have been established in the School District. The boundaries of the Election District are as follows:

Election District 13: Residents who live in the Robbins Lane and South Grove elementary school attendance zones will vote at Robbins Lane Elementary School, 157 Robbins Lane, Syosset, New York.

Election District 22: Residents who live in the A.P. Willits and Baylis elementary school attendance zones will vote at H.B. Thompson Middle School, 98 Ann Drive, Syosset, New York. Election District 23: Residents who live in the Walt Whitman, Berry Hill and Village elementary school attendance zones will vote at Syosset High School, 70 Southwoods Road, Syosset, New York.

Ms. Francine Benjamin, District Clerk

SYO 4269

4X 04/05, 04/26, 05/03, 05/17

ASSESSOR’S NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL THE ASSESSOR OF THE COUNTY OF NASSAU HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that he has completed the 2019/2020 final assessment roll, which will be used for the 2020 levy of Town and County Taxes in the Towns of Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay, and the City of Glen Cove and the City of Long Beach, and for the 2019/2020 levy of school taxes in such Towns and in the City of Long Beach. A certified electronic copy of the roll was filed with the Department of Assessment on April 1, 2019.

The electronic roll may be examined on public terminals located in the offices of: DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENT

NASSAU COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING

240 OLD COUNTRY ROAD, FOURTH FLOOR

MINEOLA, NY 11501 where the same will remain open for public inspection for fifteen days.

Dated this 1st day of April, 2019.

DAVID F. MOOG

Nassau County Assessor

SYO 4270

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NOTICE OF SALE

Supreme Court

Nassau County

U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF8 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST, Plaintiff against BARBARA VOIGT, et al Defendants

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered March 6, 2019, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom), in the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. 11501 on April 30, 2019 at 11:30 AM. Premises known as 242 Halsey Avenue, Jericho, NY 11753. Sec 11 Block 377 Lot 6. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being at Jericho, Town of Oyster Bay, County of Nassau and State of New York. Approximate Amount of Judgment is $908,719.45 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index No 2908/2015.

Rita Solomon, Esq., Referee Attorney for Plaintiff(s) Fein Such & Crane, LLP, 1400 Old Country Road, Suite C103, Westbury, NY 11590

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JNJ 7912

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 246, Article III, Section 246-18-E of the Code of

the Town of Oyster Bay, notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled a public meeting, which will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, New York, on APRIL 11, 2019, at 7:00 P. M., to consider the following appeals:

BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NO. 04-284AMENDMENT

JERICHO

QIMIN CHEN: Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 04-284 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated July 1, 2004, to allow existing cellar entrance and finished cellar to remain.

W/s/o Hightop Ln., 451.68 ft. N/o Merry Ln., a/k/a 21 Hightop Lane, Jericho, NY

APPEAL NO. 16-225AMENDMENT

JERICHO

ZEENAT HOSSAIN: Amend Specific Plan as presented for Appeal No. 16-225 and granted by Decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals, dated May 19, 2016, to allow existing deck exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance.

S/s/o Forsythia Ln., 86 ft. W/o Flower Ln., a/k/a 79 Forsythia Lane, Jericho, NY

APPEAL NO. 19-179

JERICHO

ALOK JAIN: Variance to construct new dwelling exceeding maximum building coverage and gross floor area than permitted by Ordinance.

W/s/o Walden Ave., 371.37 ft. S/o Parkside Dr., a/k/a 10 Walden Avenue, Jericho, NY

APPEAL NO. 19-180

JERICHO

SANDEEP MEHRISHI: Variance to reconstruct rear deck exceeding maximum building coverage than permitted by Ordinance.

S/s/o Sullivan Dr., 110 ft. E/o Craig St., a/k/a 5 Sullivan Drive, Jericho, NY

APRIL 1, 2019 BY ORDER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TOWN OF OYSTER BAY,

OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK JNJ 7913

1X 04/05

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING FOR BUDGET VOTE, CAPITAL RESERVE PROPOSITIONS AND ELECTION FOR THE JERICHO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE JERICHO PUBLIC LIBRARY MAY 21, 2019 OF JERICHO UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK

NOTICE is hereby given to the qualified voters of Jericho Union Free School District, Nassau County, New York, that the annual budget and election vote meeting of said school district will be held in the Gymnasium of Jericho High School, Cedar Swamp Road, Jericho, New York, on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 between 6:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M.

NOTICE is hereby given that the public hearing on the proposed budget of the school district will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 in the Little Theatre of Jericho High School, Cedar Swamp Road, Jericho, New York, at 7:30 P.M.

NOTICE is given that a copy of the statements of the amount of money required for the ensuing year for school purposes and library purposes may be obtained by any qualified voter in the District at each schoolhouse and at the Office of the District Clerk, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. on each day other than Saturday, Sunday or holiday during the fourteen days immediately preceding such Budget Election Voting.

Voting will be held for the following purposes:

1. To elect one (1) member of the Board of Education for a three (3) year term commencing July 1, 2019 and expiring June 30, 2022.

2. To vote upon the appropriation of funds to meet the estimated expenditures of the District for school purposes for the school year beginning July 1, 2019 and authorize the levy of necessary taxes therefore; said matter to be presented on the voting machines as Proposition No. 1.

3. To vote upon the expenditure from the Capital Reserve Fund known as ”Facilities

Improvement Program III –Jericho Public Schools”, and fund balance said matter to be presented as Proposition No.

2 as follows:

SHALL the Board of Education be authorized to expend a sum not to exceed $9,831,850 as follows (1) $500,000 from a donation and (2) $6,000,000 from the capital reserve fund established on May 16, 2017 and (3) $3,331,850 from fund balance for the purpose of completing capital improvements as follows: District-wide site work, fencing, playgrounds, and safety surface; district-wide electrical upgrades and replacement; replace classroom casework and unit ventilators with heating and cooling unit ventilators at the high and middle schools; district-wide ceiling and lighting upgrades; renovation of the high school cafeteria; district-wide building energy management systems upgrades; district-wide security upgrades; all of the above to include all labor, materials, equipment, apparatus, and incidental costs associated therewith.

4. To vote upon the establishment of a Capital Reserve Fund; said matter to be presented as Proposition No. 3 as follows:

SHALL the Board of Education, pursuant to Education Law section 3651, be authorized to establish a Capital Reserve Fund known as the “Facilities Improvement Program IV –Jericho Public Schools” for the purpose of district-wide replacements, renovations, upgrades, reconstruction, additions, and remediation of: roofs, exhaust fans, windows, masonry, doors, stairs, elevators, ceilings, lightings, plumbing, boilers, burners, floors, walls, bathrooms, ADA compliance, classrooms, labs casework, cafeteria/kitchen, electrical service, HVAC units, air handling, unit ventilators, security, emergency generators, energy efficiency projects, additional new space/new building additions, site-work, pavement, curbs, sidewalks, courtyard, athletic fields, tennis courts, stadium lighting, bleacher/concession stands, playgrounds, lockers, locker room, gymnasium, pool, weight room, technology/communication, hazardous material remediation, bus garage, auditoriums, storage, furnish-

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ings and equipment incidental to said projects. The maximum amount of the aforesaid Capital Reserve Fund shall be $20 million, plus investment income. The term is to be 10 years; the funds are to be transferred from surplus monies remaining in the general fund and/ or from existing reserves as allowed by General Municipal and Education Law including a sum not to exceed $5 million from the 2018-2019 budget and thereafter not more than $10 million for each remaining year of the probable term until the maximum amount of $20 million is reached. Upon the establishment and funding of said reserve, the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee shall be directed to deposit monies of this reserve fund in a separate bank account to be known as the “Facilities Improvement Program IV – Jericho Public Schools.” Upon the establishment and funding of said reserve, the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee shall be authorized to invest, from time to time, the monies of this fund pursuant to section 1723-a of the Education Law. Candidates for the office of Member of the Board of Education may be nominated only by petition directed to the District Clerk signed by twenty-five (25) qualified voters, stating the name and residence of each candidate, who must have been a resident of the District for at least one year prior to election. Sample form of petition may be obtained from the District Clerk. Pursuant to a proposition heretofore adopted by the voters of this District, vacancies upon the Board of Education shall not be considered separate, specific offices, and nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board of Education for which the candidate is nominated. Each petition shall be filed with the District Clerk on or before April 22, 2019 between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. NOTICE is given that the Annual Election of the Jericho Public Library will be held in the Gymnasium of the Jericho High School on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 between 6:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. for the following purposes:

1. To elect one (1) member of

the Board of Trustees for a full term of five (5) years commencing July 1, 2019 and expiring June 30, 2024.

2. To vote upon the appropriation of funds to meet the estimated expenditures of the Public Library purposes for the school year beginning July 1, 2019 and authorize the levy of necessary taxes therefore, said matter to be presented on the voting machines as Proposition No. 4.

3. To vote upon a bond referendum said matter to be presented as Proposition No. 5: That the Jericho Public Library, in Jericho, New York (the “Library”), is hereby authorized to construct additions, alterations and improvements to the Library, and to expend therefor $9,000,000; (b) that a tax is hereby voted in the amount of not to exceed $9,000,000 to pay the cost thereof, such tax to be levied and collected in installments in such years and in such amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Education of the District; and bonds of the District are authorized to be issued in the principal amount of not to exceed $9,000,000 and a school tax is hereby authorized to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same shall become due and payable; and (c) that a Library tax is hereby authorized to be levied and collected in installments in such years and amounts as shall be determined by said Board of Trustees of the Library sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the not to exceed $9,000,000 bonds herein referred to, and such Library tax shall offset and reduce by like amount the school taxes herein authorized.

Candidates for the office of Library Trustee may be nominated only by petitions directed to the District Clerk, signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters, stating residence of each signed and the name and residence of each candidate.

Each petition shall be filed with the District Clerk on or before April 22, 2019 between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. The name of the last incumbent shall not be set forth on the petition for the Library Trustee.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE that only persons who are qualified voters as of

May 21, 2019 shall be permitted to vote at the election to be held on May 21, 2019 on matters affecting the School District and the Jericho Public Library, as herein above set forth.

A qualified voter is defined as follows: A citizen of the United States, who is eighteen (18) years of age or over, and has been a resident of the District for thirty (30) days or more next preceding the meeting on which he/she offers to vote.

Persons disqualified from voting under provisions of Section 5-106 of the Election Law are not eligible to vote in school district elections.

The School District may require all persons offering to vote at the budget vote and election to provide one form of proof of residency pursuant to Education Law Section 2018c. Such form may include a driver’s license, a non-driver identification card, a utility bill or a voter registration card. Upon offer of proof of residency, the School District may also require all persons offering to vote to provide their signature, printed name and address.

ABSENTEE BALLOTS

Application for an absentee ballot may be made at the Office of the District Clerk. Such application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven days before the day of the vote, if the ballot is mailed to the voter, or by the day before the day of the vote, if the ballot is delivered personally to the voter. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Office of the District Clerk during regular business hours.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

JNJ 7914

4X 04/05, 04/19, 05/03, 05/17

ASSESSOR’S NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL

THE ASSESSOR OF THE COUNTY OF NASSAU HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that he has completed the 2019/2020 final assessment roll, which will be used for the 2020 levy of Town and County Taxes in the Towns of Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay, and the City of Glen Cove and the City of Long Beach, and

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April 5, 2019

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for the 2019/2020 levy of school taxes in such Towns and in the City of Long Beach. A certified electronic copy of the roll was filed with the Department of Assessment on April 1, 2019. The electronic roll may be examined on public terminals located in the offices of:

DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENT

NASSAU COUNTY OFFICE

BUILDING 240 OLD COUNTRY ROAD, FOURTH FLOOR

MINEOLA, NY 11501

where the same will remain open for public inspection for fifteen days.

Dated this 1st day of April, 2019.

DAVID F. MOOG

Nassau County Assessor

JNJ 7915

1X 04/05

Free lecture: “Keep Your Skin in the Game”

NYU Winthrop Hospital’s “Inspiring Women” educational series will offer a free seminar open to the community, “Keep Your Skin in the Game – At Any Age,” at 7 pm on Thursday, April 11. It will be held at the NYU Winthrop Hospital Research & Academic Center, 101 Mineola Boulevard, at the corner of Second Street in Mineola, in the Treiber Family Conference Center.

Laurie J. Levine, MD, dermatologist, will discuss which factors contribute to the aging of our skin, how to avoid skin aging and skin cancer, as well as how to recognize different types of skin cancer. Dr. Levine will also

explain how to use skincare products and procedures to look and feel younger at any age. A question and answer period will follow the program.

Admission is free, but pre-registration is required. To register for the program, please call (516) 663-8300 or e-mail inspiringwomen@nyulangone.org. For inclement weather or parking information, please call (516) 663-9761. For information about Inspiring Women events or other programs at the Hospital, learn more at www.nyuwinthrop.org/community-programs or call 1-866-WINTHROP.

College Notes

Stephen D. Elkins of Jericho has been named to the Dean’s List at Western New England University for the 2018 fall semester. Elkins is working toward a BS in engineering with a mechanical engineering/ mechatronics concentration.

Students are named to the Dean’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher.

One thousand forty-six New York Institute of Technology students were named to the Fall 2018 Presidential Honor List. Local students named included:

Craig Carras of Syosset

Joshua Collet of Woodbury

Mohammed-Ali Dewji of Syosset

Thomas Goldrick of Syosset

Salam Jalili of Syosset

Mabin Mathew of Syosset

Kevin Park of Syosset

Naveera Qureshi of Syosset

Karanbir Singh of Woodbury

Bamwa Yakoub of Syosset

To qualify, candidates must be full-time students enrolled in a degree program with a GPA of 3.7 or higher.

Six hundred twenty New York Institute of Technology students were named to the Fall 2018 Dean’s Honor List. Local students named included:

Adnan Alladin of Syosset

Samantha Carras of Syosset

Kent Deng of Syosset

Sevag Ebrimian of Syosset

James Goldrick of Syosset

Ravleen Kaur of Woodbury

Salahuddin Qureshi of Syosset

Luqman Bandagi of Jericho

To qualify, full-time students must complete 12 or more credits and earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Part-time students must complete six or more credits and earn a GPA of 3.6 or higher.

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New York Institute of Technology congratulates the nearly 400 students who received degrees during the Fall 2018 semester. Local New York Institute of Technology graduates included: Sanal Cheripuram of Syosset received an MBA in management.

Shahroz Khan of Syosset received an MS in computer science.

Legislator to teach new college course

BY GARY SIMEONE

It will be quite a change of pace for local legislator Josh Lafazan as he plans to teach a new course at LIU Post in the fall. The course, which is entitled, "Running for Office in the 21st Century: Why America's Next Generation Can Run For Office Now and Win!" will teach students the ins and outs of the political world.

"This will be a brand new course at the school and I believe the first of its kind at any college in America," said Lafazan. "I know schools like Harvard and Cornell have courses on politics and campaigning, but there is nothing out there about running for office, which is a whole different world."

Lafazan, who is 25 and a Harvard University graduate, was the second youngest legislator ever elected in New York State when he garnered 56% of the vote in his bid for county legislator in 2017. He ran against incumbent Republican Donald MacKenzie at the time.

ferent skills including public speaking, managing a staff and how to raise money and spend money during a campaign run. They will also learn about the use of technology and social media while campaigning, managerial, leadership and budgeting and marketing skills.

"My aim for this class is to bridge the gap for young people to get the skills they need to run a successful campaign," said Lafazan.

Lafazan said that Congressman Steve Israel was the catalyst in helping him gain his new position at LIU Post.

"He introduced me to Robert Valli, who is the dean of the College of Management at the school. I spoke with him and he fell in love with the of idea intersecting the business technology world with campaigning."

Lafazan said that it was a lifelong dream of his to teach a class and that when he was at Harvard he wrote a syllabus for this type of course.

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"It is a very different challenge for a young person running for office compared to an adult. It is tougher for a younger person to make people believe they are capable of holding office. This course will help give young people the tools they need for success on election day."

The course will offer students a multitude of dif-

"My hope is that it will become one of the most popular classes on campus and I plan to have guest speakers on a regular basis including County Executive Laura Curran, State Comproller Tom DiNapoli and State Assemblyman Steve Stern."

The class will be held every Wednesday from 5:45 to 8 pm.

Attention students!

Graduated from school? Have an outstanding GPA? Made the honor roll or the Dean’s List? Scored an internship or a study abroad opportunity? We invite you to send details of any of these things and more, along with your name and contact info, to editor@gcnews.com for a chance to be seen in our paper!

15 Chadwick Road, Syosset

Sold Price: $790,000

Date: 01/22/2019

5 beds, 2 Full baths

Style: Colonial

# of Families: 1

Lot Size: 62x100

Schools: Syosset

Total Taxes: $12,881

MLS# 3065053

2 Fortune Lane, Jericho

Sold Price: $820,000

Date: 01/07/2019

4 beds, 2 Full/1 Half baths

Style: Split # of Families: 1

Lot Size: 85x100

Schools: Syosset

Total Taxes: $16,452

MLS# 305017

25 Greenway Circle, Syosset

Sold Price: $723,000

Date: 02/01/2019

4 beds, 3 Full baths

Style: Colonial # of Families: 1

Lot Size: 60x109

Schools: Syosset

Total Taxes: $22,418

MLS# 3061689

47 Favorite Lane, Jericho

Sold Price: $662,500

Date: 03/04/2019

4 beds, 2 Full/1 Half baths

Style: Split # of Families: 1

Lot Size: 72x100

Schools: Syosset

Total Taxes: $19,906

MLS# 3083404

THE HAMLET • JERICHO

$799,000